1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 460 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:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1959 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Bristol | Renault |
| Model | 405 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |
