1985 Opel Corsa vs. 1984 Subaru Justy

To start off, 1985 Opel Corsa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 997 cc (3 cylinders), 1984 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Subaru Justy (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Corsa weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Subaru Justy (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Opel Corsa 1984 Subaru Justy
Make Opel Subaru
Model Corsa Justy
Year Released 1985 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 991 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 44 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 770 kg 730 kg
Vehicle Length 3960 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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