1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 24 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 1,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1954 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfasud | Juva |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
