1973 BMW Touring vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 440 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Touring | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
