1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X1 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X1 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1545 mm |
