2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 5,667 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 453 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.

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, 2010 Honda Civic, 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2010 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Lumina Civic
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 140 HP
Torque 470 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1201 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4503 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L