1955 Renault Juva vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 365 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. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Renault Juva | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Juva | Celica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |