2007 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 449 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 116 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |