1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1945 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 14 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1945 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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1945 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1945 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1945 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | S2 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
