1987 Mazda 929 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mazda 929 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 929 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
