2009 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 BMW M6 and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 353 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M6 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | M6 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |