2001 Subaru Legacy vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy. 2010 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Legacy | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 440 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2933 mm |
