2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 5,667 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 83 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | Cayman |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2687 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |