1978 BMW 520 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW 520. 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 520 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |