1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1953 Renault Juva

To start off, 1960 Cadillac Seville is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1953 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. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Seville 1953 Renault Juva
Make Cadillac Renault
Model Seville Juva
Year Released 1960 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 1003 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 810 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3610 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2360 mm


 

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