1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 99 (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 585 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 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 99 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 99 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 1530 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
