1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 7 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Renault Juva weights approximately 151 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1956 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Elan | Juva |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |