1992 BMW 518 vs. 1992 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 1992 BMW 518 and 1992 Subaru Justy were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Justy. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 518 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1992 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 518 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 1992 BMW 518. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Justy. (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1992 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 518 | Justy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
