1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 28 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 685 kg more than 1949 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. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu 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. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Malibu | Juva |
Year Released | 1977 | 1949 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |