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 5,667 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 383 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 (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 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 Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Torque 471 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 215 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.7 seconds 10 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1613 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 3510 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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