1957 Opel Kapitan vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1957 Opel Kapitan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Opel Kapitan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Opel Kapitan (74 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Opel Kapitan should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Opel Kapitan weights approximately 270 kg more than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Kapitan | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Kapitan | Juva |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
