2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
