2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota MR2 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 222 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Lumina | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
