2001 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 542 kg more than 1989 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, 2001 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 1989 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Justy |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |