2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Toyota Prius 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 324 kg more than 2008 Toyota Prius.
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 Toyota Prius, 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 (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Lumina | Prius |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |