1988 Citroen BX vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1988 Citroen BX is newer by 32 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 51 kg more than 1988 Citroen BX.
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, 1988 Citroen BX, 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, 1988 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen BX | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | BX | Juva |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
