2008 Smart Ultimate 112 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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