1968 Porsche 906 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1968 Porsche 906 is newer by 19 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 906 (217 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Renault Juva weights approximately 193 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906.
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:
| 1968 Porsche 906 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 906 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 617 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
