1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1958 Renault Juva
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1958 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.
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1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1958 Renault Juva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 230 | Juva |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |