1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1953 Renault Juva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1953 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, 1948 Bristol 400 (125 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 400 | Juva |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |