2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 734 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 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (749 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 749 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |
