1983 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1986 Subaru Justy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 930 kg more than 1986 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Justy. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1986 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Electra | Justy |
Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |