2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2010 Lada Niva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lumina 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 281 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 24 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2010 Lada Niva 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, 2010 Lada Niva 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2010 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2010 Lada Niva 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 | 2010 Lada Niva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Lumina | Niva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |