1959 Porsche 356 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1949 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:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 356 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | 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 | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2360 mm |
