1978 Opel Rekord vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 475 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Opel Rekord | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Rekord | Juva |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |