1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 882 kg more than 1953 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 400 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
