1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen Xsara (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xsara should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Citroen Xsara weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 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, 1998 Citroen Xsara (201 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Xsara | Justy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1904 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
