1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 19 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1955 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Vista Cruiser | Juva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| 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 | 1945 kg | 745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2360 mm |
