1955 Renault Juva vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 15 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 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 845 kg more than 1955 Renault Juva.
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. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Renault Juva | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Renault | Rover |
Model | Juva | P5B |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2820 mm |