2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Opel GT
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel GT 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 102 more horse power than 2007 Opel GT. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel GT weights approximately 74 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel GT. (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel GT. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel GT has manual transmission. 2007 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Opel GT | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Lumina | GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |