1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 22 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1954 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. 1976 Bristol 412 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. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 412 | Juva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |