2000 Smart ForFour vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2000 Smart ForFour and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2000 Smart ForFour has manual transmission. 2000 Smart ForFour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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