1997 Subaru Justy vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1997 Subaru Justy is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Leone would be higher. Both 1997 Subaru Justy and 1980 Subaru Leone are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru Justy weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru Justy | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Justy | Leone |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
