2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 840 kg more than 1956 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, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata (230 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Juva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2360 mm |
