1979 Honda Civic vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1979 Honda Civic 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
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 Civic, 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 Civic (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Civic | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Juva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2360 mm |
