1988 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 33 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion weights approximately 180 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mitsubishi Starion | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Starion | Juva |
Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 945 kg |