1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 34 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 355 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 190 | Juva |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |