2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan HyperMini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan HyperMini would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 264 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. 2001 Nissan HyperMini has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan HyperMini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Lumina | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
