1949 Morris Minor vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 916 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Minor weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Renault Juva.
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 Morris Minor | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Morris | Renault |
Model | Minor | Juva |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 916 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2360 mm |