1955 Renault Juva vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 54 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 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 430 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.
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, 2009 Toyota RAV4, 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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva. 2009 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Renault Juva | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Juva | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
