2003 Renault Clio vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2003 Renault Clio 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Clio weights approximately 585 kg more than 1955 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, 2003 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Clio | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Clio | Juva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
