2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 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 BMW M6 (501 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. (362 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 524 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M6 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
