2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. 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 172 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 69 kg more than 2010 BMW 325. 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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Lumina | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
