2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 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 34 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (328 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 766 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (441 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Lumina | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2895 mm |
