1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | Justy |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |