Times, they have a changed

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 08/21/2018 at 11:08 • Filed to: Motorweek, Retro REview

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F or one, remember when Subaru’s were reliable?

Oh also John Davis’ attitude towards imports. That’ s hilarious . This Subaru thing...will it catch on? who knows.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 08/21/2018 at 11:25

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archaic 1.8L ...

0-60 13.5 Seconds

Mileage 24 mpg

Wow we have come along ways.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 11:31

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remember too that those numbers were in FWD mode...which you could choose.  forward in some ways back in others.  I wish Subaru would offer a center lock feature again.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 11:33

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If it was anything like the BRAT(which might weigh less), it feels plenty quick. 

TheRealBicycleBuck > HammerheadFistpunch 08/21/2018 at 11:38

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My mom passed down her white GL wagon when my truck was totaled. I drove it for a couple of years. I hated that car. I retired it when I took it in to get the CV joint replaced and they discovered it needed a new transmission.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 08/21/2018 at 11:42

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Center lock and LOW RANGE was the shit. One of my buddies used his GL for a firewood car. He j ust cranked the shocks up to max height and mounted some 14" AT tires on that car and it would go anywhere.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 08/21/2018 at 11:42

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This was the era of 55 mph national speed limits so 95 HP was actually totally adequate.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 11:48

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Remember it only weighed 2300 lbs too.

24 lbs/hp

Compared to a crosstrek

3300 lbs for 22 lbs/hp

I mean, its not THAT bad really.

Granted if you put 4 adults and gear in there, its not going to be a ripper. 

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 12:27

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93HP, likely less given the blown HG, was plenty sufficient for merging onto the interstate above the legal speed limit.

If you can’t make the highway with more power in a lighter car it’s not the car’s fault.  

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness 08/21/2018 at 12:30

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Use those revs.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 12:33

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Why use the revs when all the torque/hp is down low?

There-in lies the issue with everyone who claims old vehicles are slow. Stop trying to rev it to the moon, it makes all it’s damn power under 4k!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 13:17

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The BRAT I had, had a whole 67hp when new. So probably like 45-50hp by the time I got it. 

DipodomysDeserti > HammerheadFistpunch 08/21/2018 at 21:15

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The carbureted 1.8L can be a bit of a nightmare. I had a ‘92  Loyale and it was a good car once I fixed all the oil leaks. Five speed with 4wd. Bought it from the original owner for $800, fixed it up and used it as my desert beater for a while. Ended up selling it for $2,500. Should have kept it.

DipodomysDeserti > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 08/21/2018 at 21:19

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I had no problem with my ‘92 Loyale on highways in 2016. Felt much safer than my Corvair! I think they both made the same amount of power.