2003 BMW X5 vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 BMW X5 and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (227 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (187 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 BMW X5 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X5 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 64 L |
