2003 Smart Roadster vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 748 kg more than 2003 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Smart Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Smart Roadster | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Smart | Subaru |
Model | Roadster | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |