1956 Renault Juva vs. 2001 Vector M12
To start off, 2001 Vector M12 is newer by 45 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vector M12 weights approximately 685 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.
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, 2001 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2001 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Renault | Vector |
| Model | Juva | M12 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
