1954 Renault Juva vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 59 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 459 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA, 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Renault Juva | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Juva | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2675 mm |
