2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 53 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 183 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1956 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Express | Juva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2360 mm |
