2009 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 BMW 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 650 | Lumina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |