1956 Renault Juva vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 95 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 Yaris, 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 Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Juva | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
