1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Alpine A 108 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alpine A 108 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alpine A 108 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Juva weights approximately 215 kg more than 1962 Alpine A 108.
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:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 1951 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 108 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2360 mm |
