1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 597 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Firebird | Juva |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |