2003 Seat Altea vs. 1989 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 645 kg more than 1989 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Seat Altea | 1989 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Justy |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |