1985 BMW M5 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 28 kg more than 1985 BMW M5.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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1985 BMW M5 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | M5 | Forester |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |