1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 170 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 2600 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
