1962 Morris Minor vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Morris Minor is newer by 9 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Morris Minor (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 123 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Minor (67 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1962 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Minor | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |
