2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
To start off, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 3 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 79 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan weights approximately 785 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Lumina | Grand Caravan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
