1984 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Subaru Justy

To start off, 1990 Subaru Justy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Justy. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1990 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Buick Estate 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Justy.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Buick Estate 1990 Subaru Justy
Make Buick Subaru
Model Estate Justy
Year Released 1984 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 1187 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 96 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1885 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 3700 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2290 mm