1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 20 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 657 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Skylark | Juva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |