1949 Renault Juva vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 21 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 1,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1302 (38 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1302 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Juva | 1302 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1003 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |