1998 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 256 kg more than 1998 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Seat Exeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Impreza 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Subaru | Seat |
| Model | Impreza | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2642 mm |
