2008 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, both 2008 BMW 630 and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 630 weights approximately 147 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 630 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
Make BMW Chevrolet
Model 630 Lumina
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5667 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 0 HP
Torque 300 Nm 471 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.9 seconds 6.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1613 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 13.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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