2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 155 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
