1972 BMW 3 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 109 kg more than 1972 BMW 3.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 3 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2751 mm |
