1974 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Nova is newer by 18 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Nova should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 545 kg more than 1956 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, 1974 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Nova | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Nova | Juva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
