1978 Renault 4 vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Juke weights approximately 606 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 4 | Juke |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
