1994 BMW 854 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 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 39 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854. 1994 BMW 854 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. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 854 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
