1999 BMW 845 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 845. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 845 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 845 weights approximately 192 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 845. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 845 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 845 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1535 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |