1995 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Subaru Justy

To start off, 1995 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 886 kg more than 1986 Subaru Justy. 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, 1995 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Justy. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Justy.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Park Avenue 1986 Subaru Justy
Make Buick Subaru
Model Park Avenue Justy
Year Released 1995 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1188 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 242 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 97 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1646 kg 760 kg
Vehicle Length 5240 mm 3540 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2290 mm


 

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