1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1960 Renault Juva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 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:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 55 | Juva |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |