1993 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1993 BMW M5 and 1993 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 511 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza.
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1993 BMW M5 | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | M5 | Impreza |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1820 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |