1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 645 kg more than 1956 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1956 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |