1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 5 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 30 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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 1600 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |