2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 3 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. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

Because 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. (291 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lumina 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Lumina Outlander
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 230 HP
Torque 470 Nm 291 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4666 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1679 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L


 

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