1975 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 604 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2940 mm |