1978 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1127 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. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Grand Safari | Juva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |