1953 Renault Juva vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 28 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 490 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. 1981 Reliant Scimitar 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. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Renault Juva | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Renault | Reliant |
| Model | Juva | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1003 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
