1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 17 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 869 kg more than 1956 Renault Juva.
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. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Cutlass | Juva |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |
