1996 BMW 540 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru BRZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 556 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 540 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
