1949 Renault Juva vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1967 Riley 4 is newer by 18 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 338 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 Renault Juva | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Renault | Riley |
| Model | Juva | 4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1003 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
