1990 Subaru Justy vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Justy. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 750 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 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Subaru Justy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Subaru Justy | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Justy | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1187 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
