2001 Honda Stream vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2001 Honda Stream is newer by 45 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Stream weights approximately 365 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.
Because 1956 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 1956 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Stream, 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, 2001 Honda Stream (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Stream | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Stream | Juva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
