1992 BMW 540 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 3 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 421 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 540. 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 540 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |