1956 Renault Juva vs. 1984 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1984 Subaru Justy is newer by 28 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 997 cc (3 cylinders), 1984 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Subaru Justy (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 215 kg more than 1984 Subaru Justy.
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, 1984 Subaru Justy, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Subaru Justy (80 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 1984 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Juva | Justy |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
