1998 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 BMW 318.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy.

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