1998 Subaru Justy vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, both 1998 Subaru Justy and 1998 Volkswagen Fusca were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Justy (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Justy weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Fusca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Subaru Justy | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Justy | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
