1955 Renault Juva vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 51 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (60 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2006 Smart ForTwo (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva. 2006 Smart ForTwo 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. 2006 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Renault Juva | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Renault | Smart |
Model | Juva | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |