1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | Giulietta | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |