1974 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1984 Subaru Justy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | Touring | Justy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
