2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 5 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 79 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Lumina | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |