1953 Renault Juva vs. 1980 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 312 kg more than 1953 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Renault Juva 1980 Holden Commodore
Make Renault Holden
Model Juva Commodore
Year Released 1953 1980
Engine Size 747 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 20 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 45 Nm 231 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 948 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 3760 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2670 mm


 

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