1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1942 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Lotus Seven is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1942 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1942 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1942 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Renault Juva weights approximately 386 kg more than 1962 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven | 1942 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Seven | Juva |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 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 | 430 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |
