1981 BMW 628 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 BMW 628. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 BMW 628. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 628 | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 628 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
