1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1963 Pontiac Tempest is newer by 10 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 6,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (295 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Pontiac Tempest weights approximately 600 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Pontiac Tempest | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Tempest | Juva |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6376 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |
