1983 Austin Allegro vs. 1988 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1988 Subaru Justy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Austin Allegro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Austin Allegro would be higher. Both 1983 Austin Allegro and 1988 Subaru Justy are equipped with a 998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Subaru Justy (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Austin Allegro. (43 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Allegro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Allegro weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Subaru Justy.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Subaru Justy (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Allegro. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Allegro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Allegro | 1988 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | Allegro | Justy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
