2007 Subaru Forester vs. 1987 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Justy. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 740 kg more than 1987 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Subaru Justy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Justy. (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Justy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 1987 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Justy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
