1954 Renault Juva vs. 2012 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2012 Seat Ibiza is newer by 58 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Ibiza (158 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 270 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza, 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, 2012 Seat Ibiza (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Renault Juva | 2012 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Juva | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
