1956 Renault Juva vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 145 kg more than 1956 Renault Juva.
Because 1956 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Renault Juva | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Juva | Accord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2390 mm |