1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Pickster | Lumina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
