2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Lumina | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 531 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |