2006 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2006 BMW 630 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 82 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 630 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
