1997 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 132 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 730 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |