1998 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 28 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | Plus 4 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
