1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1945 Renault Juva
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1945 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1945 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1945 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. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1945 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1945 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ferrari 400 | 1945 Renault Juva | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 400 | Juva |
Year Released | 1979 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |