2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 167 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 269 kg more than 2011 BMW 120. 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 (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 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:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Lumina | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
