1988 BMW 525 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
