1941 Renault Juva vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1966 Renault 8 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1941 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1941 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Renault Juva weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Renault 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Renault Juva | 1966 Renault 8 | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Juva | 8 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1003 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2280 mm |