1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 45 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 20 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |