2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 BMW 645
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Legacy and 2005 BMW 645 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 645 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2005 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 BMW 645 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Legacy | 645 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |