2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2006 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (168 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
