1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1984 Subaru Justy is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1984 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Citroen | Subaru |
Model | 15 | Justy |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2290 mm |