1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1962 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Renault Juva weights approximately 350 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 | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Seven | Juva |
Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 780 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |