1981 Subaru Brat GL
Photo: Subaru 1800 Pick-up by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1989 (14221769689) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1992 (14407287694) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru Brat - 41322809685 by Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1980–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Subaru 1800 Pick-up by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1989 (14221769689) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1992 (14407287694) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Brat - 41322809685 by Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Subaru Brat GL is a 73-hp 1.8-liter flat-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $6,739 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 73 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. It carries an EPA rating of 25 mpg combined.
The Brat measures 157.3 inches long on a 96.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,709 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,739 ($24,094 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Subaru EA81 Flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 73 hp |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 59.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,709 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Subaru Brat GL with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Subaru Brat.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.