1956 Renault Juva vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 622 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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Renault | Lexus |
| Model | Juva | IS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2731 mm |
