1972 GMC Suburban vs. 1943 Renault Juva

To start off, 1972 GMC Suburban is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Renault Juva would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 GMC Suburban (238 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1943 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1943 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1943 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1972 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1943 Renault Juva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1972 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1943 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1943 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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