1956 Renault Juva vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 57 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 540 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, 2013 Toyota Prius, 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Renault Juva | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Juva | Prius |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
