1955 Citroen 2CV vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, both 1955 Citroen 2CV and 1955 Renault Juva were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Renault Juva (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Renault Juva should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 450 kg more than 1955 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1955 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 1955 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 Citroen 2CV, 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, 1955 Renault Juva (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Renault Juva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 2CV | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | 2CV | Juva |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 25 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
