2005 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2005 BMW 740 and 2005 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (294 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2005 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 740 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
