2008 Seat Altea vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Seat Altea | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | Altea | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
