1996 BMW 840 vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 2 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 570 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 1996 BMW 840. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1994 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1994 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 840 | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 840 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2212 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |