1974 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 25 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 2,616 cc, 1974 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda RX-4 (115 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1949 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.
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1974 Mazda RX-4 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mazda | Renault |
Model | RX-4 | Juva |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 24 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |