1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Justy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 135 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Mirafiori | Justy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
