1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1958 Chrysler Imperial is newer by 2 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 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1415 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Imperial | Juva |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2360 mm |
