1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Renault Juva weights approximately 96 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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.
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1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1950 Renault Juva | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Renault |
Model | Sprite | Juva |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2360 mm |