1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 Renault Juva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 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:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1959 Renault Juva | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | Juva |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |