1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Subaru Justy

To start off, 2001 Subaru Justy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Justy. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Justy. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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