1949 Buick 40 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, both 1949 Buick 40 and 1949 Renault Juva were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Buick 40 (114 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 40 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
