2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 575 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2002 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2002 Smart ForTwo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Smart ForTwo | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | ForTwo | Legacy |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |