1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Renault Juva.
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:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1959 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XK | Juva |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
