1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,499 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 weights approximately 866 kg more than 1951 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 350 has automatic transmission and 1951 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1951 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 350 | Juva |
Year Released | 1973 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3499 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |