1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 325 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Seven | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |