1986 BMW 730 vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1994 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.

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