1953 Renault Juva vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 35 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 267 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 1988 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. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Renault Juva | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Renault | Holden |
Model | Juva | Commodore |
Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 247 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |