1958 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Sixty (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1955 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:
| 1958 Cadillac Sixty | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Sixty | Juva |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2360 mm |
