2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback 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 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Lumina | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2740 mm |
