1955 Renault Juva vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 16 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 685 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. 1971 Holden Statesman 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. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Renault Juva | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Juva | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
