1949 Renault Juva vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 57 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 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart ForTwo (40 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 5 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 | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Renault | Smart |
Model | Juva | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Size | 1003 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1820 mm |