2008 Seat Altea vs. 1989 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 19 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 716 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, 2008 Seat Altea (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 1989 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Seat | Subaru |
Model | Altea | Justy |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |