1986 Holden Astra vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Holden Astra and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Holden Astra. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 383 kg more than 1986 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Astra. (124 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Astra | 1986 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Astra | XT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |
