2005 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 760 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 378 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 760 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 760 Lumina
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6129 cc 5967 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 0 HP
Torque 602 Nm 530 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2160 kg 1782 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.4 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 75 L


 

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