2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1219 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Lumina | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
