2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.

Because 2009 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2009 Nissan Armada
Make Chevrolet Nissan
Model Lumina Armada
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 317 HP
Torque 305 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 106 L


 

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