1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1960 Renault Juva.
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:
1971 Buick Riviera | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Riviera | Juva |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |