2008 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Justy. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Justy. 2008 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 523 | 2007 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 523 | Justy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |
