2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 556 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Lumina | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
