2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 9 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mini | Subaru |
| Model | Cooper | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
