1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Renault Juva weights approximately 151 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Seven | Juva |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |