1954 Renault Juva vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Subaru Rex (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Subaru Rex should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex.
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, 1954 Renault Juva (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Renault Juva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Renault Juva | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Juva | Rex |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1930 mm |