1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1502 kg more than 1953 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 600 | Juva |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 6330 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 45 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2360 mm |