2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Opel Zafira 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 80 kg more than 2008 Opel Zafira.
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 Opel Zafira, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Lumina | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
