1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1989 BMW Z1 and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 127 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW Z1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Z1 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
