1990 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2005 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 850 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |