1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1955 Abarth 600 is newer by 6 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, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Renault Juva weights approximately 222 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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:
1955 Abarth 600 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 600 | Juva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |