2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Legacy (340 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 120 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |