1953 Renault Juva vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 55 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 511 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.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Renault Juva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (321 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Renault Juva | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Juva | Passat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
