1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 885 kg more than 1955 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:
1985 Jaguar XJS | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJS | Juva |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |