1956 Renault Juva vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 56 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 389 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, 2012 Nissan Juke, 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Juva | Juke |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
