1989 Proton Saloon vs. 1998 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1998 Subaru Justy is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Proton Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Proton Saloon weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Subaru Justy.
Because 1998 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Justy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Proton Saloon (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Proton Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Proton Saloon | 1998 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | Saloon | Justy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
