1957 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 693 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:
1957 Jaguar XK | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XK | Juva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 3440 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |