2003 BMW 320 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 BMW 320. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 320 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |