1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 8 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 185 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40.
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, 1962 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | Juva |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |