2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car 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) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 741 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Lumina | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |