2007 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M6 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. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 286 kg more than 2008 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 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M6 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
