1956 Renault Juva vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 29 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 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac 6000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1956 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Pontiac 6000, 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, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva. 1985 Pontiac 6000 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. 1985 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Renault | Pontiac |
| Model | Juva | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
