1982 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Justy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Justy. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 940 kg more than 1994 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Buick Electra 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 1982 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Justy. (77 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1994 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Electra | Justy |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |
