1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 20 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Renault Juva weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Elan | Juva |
Year Released | 1969 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2360 mm |