1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1952 Renault Juva
To start off, 1952 Renault Juva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Renault Juva (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Renault Juva should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Renault Juva weights approximately 20 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1952 Renault Juva | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 500 | Juva |
Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |