1959 Renault Juva vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 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. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Juva | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Juva | 131 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
