1969 Reliant Rebel vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1969 Reliant Rebel is newer by 13 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Reliant Rebel (31 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Reliant Rebel should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 370 kg more than 1969 Reliant Rebel.
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 Reliant Rebel (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Reliant Rebel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Reliant Rebel | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Rebel | Juva |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 701 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
