1945 Renault Juva vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1945 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1945 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 390 kg more than 1945 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1945 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1945 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1945 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1945 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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