1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 19 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1994 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
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1994 Subaru Legacy | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2212 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1375 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |