2006 Smart ForFour vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Smart ForFour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart ForFour | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForFour | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
