1950 Renault Juva vs. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 204 kg more than 1950 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. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1950 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1950 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Renault Juva | 1973 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Renault | Sunbeam |
Model | Juva | Alpine |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 1003 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |