1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Renault Juva
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Juva would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1951 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 628 kg more than 1951 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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1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Renault Juva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Corvette | Juva |
Year Released | 1987 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |