1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 44 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 385 kg more than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | SLK | Juva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
