1992 BMW 540 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 @ 5100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 540 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
