1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make BMW Subaru
Model Dinan Legacy
Year Released 1995 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 0 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 310 Nm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 242 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2660 mm


 

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