1984 Subaru Justy vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Subaru Justy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Subaru Justy | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Justy | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
