1953 Renault Juva vs. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 435 kg more than 1953 Renault Juva.
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:
| 1953 Renault Juva | 1979 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Juva | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
