1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1951 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.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1951 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 280 | Juva |
Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2744 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |