1954 Renault Juva vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 56 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 325 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, 2010 Kia Soul, 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, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Renault Juva | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Juva | Soul |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
