2002 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 BMW 330. 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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 330 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |