2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 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 507 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Micra 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.
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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Lumina | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |