1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | 116 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
