1979 Opel Rekord vs. 1952 Renault Juva
To start off, 1979 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Rekord weights approximately 290 kg more than 1952 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:
| 1979 Opel Rekord | 1952 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Rekord | Juva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
