1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1946 Renault Juva
To start off, 1948 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1946 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1946 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 485 kg more than 1946 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.
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1948 Jaguar XK | 1946 Renault Juva | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XK | Juva |
Year Released | 1948 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |