1955 Renault Juva vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 210 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Renault Juva | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Juva | Carina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |