1973 Peugeot 504 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Peugeot 504 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Peugeot 504 (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 219 kg more than 1954 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 Peugeot 504 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Peugeot 504 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Peugeot | Renault |
Model | 504 | Juva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |