1954 Renault Juva vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 54 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 565 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Renault Juva | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Juva | Passat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
