2008 Mini Cooper vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 303 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mini Cooper | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mini | Subaru |
| Model | Cooper | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
