1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1963 Lotus Seven is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,002 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Seven (38 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Renault Juva weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 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:
| 1963 Lotus Seven | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Seven | Juva |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |
