2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 64 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2009 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 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
