2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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