2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 5,967 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 55 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

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 (531 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Lumina Camaro
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 304 HP
Torque 531 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L


 

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