1949 Renault Juva vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (34 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 10 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.
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1949 Renault Juva | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Juva | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Size | 1003 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2430 mm |