2002 BMW 760 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 589 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 760 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make BMW Subaru
Model 760 Legacy
Year Released 2002 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 438 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 601 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2154 kg 1565 kg
Vehicle Length 5180 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 3140 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 20.5 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 70 L


 

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