2005 Smart ForFour vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart ForFour | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForFour | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
