1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1961 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 1500 (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 40 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500.
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, 1961 Fiat 1500 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1500 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
