1994 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
