1986 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,579 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Citroen Visa (106 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa.
Because 1956 Renault Juva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Citroen Visa (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Citroen Visa | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Visa | Juva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
