1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 27 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 975 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. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1949 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1949 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 603 | Juva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |