1996 Subaru Justy vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 768 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Justy. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Subaru Justy | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Justy | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |