1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 595 (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 595 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 475 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595.
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, both vehicles can yield 46 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 595 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 595 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
