1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Xsara and 1997 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Justy (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1997 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 201 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1997 Citroen Xsara (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Justy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
