2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 BMW 130. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130. 2007 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 130 Lumina
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5666 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 261 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 470 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 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 Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1654 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 75 L


 

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