2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 40 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Lumina | 850 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
