2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Lumina | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |