2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |