1949 Renault Juva vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 350 kg more than 1949 Renault Juva. 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. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1949 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1949 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Renault Juva | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Juva | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1003 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
