1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1953 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.
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 300 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |