1993 BMW 840 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 840. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 840 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
