1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 19 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 has automatic transmission and 1954 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1954 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 240 | Juva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2404 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |