1999 BMW 320 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru BRZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 320 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 320 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 320 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
