1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 18 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 175 kg more than 1955 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 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Laurel | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Laurel | Juva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
