1955 Renault Juva vs. 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (43 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (103 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Renault Juva | 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Juva | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |
