1954 Renault Juva vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Caldina is newer by 50 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1954 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva. 2004 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1954 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1954 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Renault Juva | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Juva | Caldina |
Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |