1956 Renault Juva vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 613 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 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva. 2012 Toyota RAV4 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. 2012 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Juva | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2659 mm |
