1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 32 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 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Caterham | Renault |
| Model | 1700 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |
