1998 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 43 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 295 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda RX-7 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | RX-7 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2360 mm |
