2006 BMW 645 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 645. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 645 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1619 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 | 12.8 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |