1998 BMW 320 vs. 1998 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1998 BMW 320 and 1998 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Legacy.

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