2009 Acura RL vs. 2008 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2009 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Justy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Justy would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Justy. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Justy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Acura RL (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Justy. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Justy. 2009 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura RL | 2008 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RL | Justy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 1326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 41 L |