2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 Mazda RX-8 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 173 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
Model | Lumina | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |