2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda B2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Lumina | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 144 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
