2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (108 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Lumina | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 110 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
