2003 Honda Insight vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 48 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 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.
Because 1955 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 1955 Renault Juva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Insight, 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, 2003 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Insight | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Insight | Juva |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |