1956 Renault Juva vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 51 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 90 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 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Renault Juva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Juva | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
