2004 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 320 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
