1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Justy is newer by 16 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 48 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 335 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Justy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
