1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 1981 Holden Statesman is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 910 kg more than 1950 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1950 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1950 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Statesman | 1950 Renault Juva | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Statesman | Juva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |