2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 4 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.

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 (320 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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