2003 Seat Altea vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Seat Altea weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Seat Altea | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Altea | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
