1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1942 Renault Juva
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1942 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1942 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster than 1942 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:
1957 Alpine A 106 | 1942 Renault Juva | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | A 106 | Juva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |