2005 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Justy. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 304 kg more than 1997 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Justy. (99 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Justy. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 1997 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1997 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Justy |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 99 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2270 mm |