Back in the time these cars were real life performance machines.
M3 little more luxuries, and good to play with.
Subby - as always, comfortable all season road monster.
BMW M3 vs Subaru Impreza GT Turbo
| Category | Impreza GT Turbo | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l B4 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 218 / 215 | 321 / 317 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 290 / 214 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1230 / 2712 | 1497 / 3300 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 177 / 175 | 214 / 211 |
Lap Times
| Track | Impreza GT Turbo | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.40 | 1:17.20 |
| Jarama | 1:56.75 | 1:55.90 |
| Thruxton | 1:34.40 | 1:33.78 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:37.00 | 8:22.00 |
Performance
| Category | Impreza GT Turbo | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.3 s | 19.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.0 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.6 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.9 s |
| Top speed | 232 kph (144 mph) | 260 kph (162 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Impreza GT Turbo | BMW M3 (E36) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 62 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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