1997 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1998 Subaru Justy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Justy (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 325 kg more than 1998 Subaru Justy.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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 (117 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 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 1998 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Justy |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
