1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1943 Renault Juva
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,002 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1943 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1943 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Renault Juva weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1943 Renault Juva | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
Model | Electron | Juva |
Year Released | 1960 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2360 mm |