1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1988 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1988 Subaru Justy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 470 kg more than 1988 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1988 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Justy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
