1953 Renault Juva vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 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 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 108 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Renault Juva | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Juva | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1867 mm |
