1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 34 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 850 kg more than 1949 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.
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1983 Jaguar XJS | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJS | Juva |
Year Released | 1983 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |