1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 970 kg more than 1951 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. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Renault Juva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Caprice | Juva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |