2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Maybach 57
To start off, 2009 Maybach 57 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,979 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maybach 57 weights approximately 953 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Maybach 57 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
Model | Lumina | 57 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |