1957 Buick 40 vs. 1945 Renault Juva
To start off, 1957 Buick 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1945 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1945 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1945 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Buick 40 | 1945 Renault Juva | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | 40 | Juva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |