1979 Honda Accord vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 24 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1955 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 1955 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Juva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2360 mm |
