1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 15 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 320 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Mistral | Juva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
