2000 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 952 kg more than 1988 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Park Avenue | 1988 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Justy |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 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 | 1682 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
