1954 Renault Juva vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Renault Laguna is newer by 52 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 655 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, 2006 Renault Laguna, 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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Renault Juva | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Juva | Laguna |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |