1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1996 Fiat Palio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Palio (60 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Because 1954 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 1954 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio, 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, 1996 Fiat Palio (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Palio | Juva |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 54.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
