1952 BMW 340 vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1960 Renault Juva is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1960 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:
1952 BMW 340 | 1960 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 340 | Juva |
Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |