1973 BMW 525 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 178 kg more than 1973 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 525. (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 525 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
