1958 Renault Juva vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 215 kg more than 1958 Renault Juva.
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 Renault Juva | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Juva | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
