1998 Nissan Laurel vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 442 kg more than 1953 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 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 1998 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Laurel | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Laurel | Juva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 45 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |