1973 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Justy (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Justy weights approximately 125 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Justy 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, 1973 Honda Civic (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Civic | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Justy |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |