1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 20 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 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 Daihatsu Charmant (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Charmant | Juva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1406 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2360 mm |
