1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 141 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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:
| 1994 Caterham Seven | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Caterham | Renault |
| Model | Seven | Juva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1003 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 24 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2360 mm |
