1992 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Subaru Justy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 131 kg more than 1996 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Civic | 1996 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Justy |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
