1981 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 940 kg more than 1960 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. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Chevrolet Caprice | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Caprice | Juva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |