1954 BMW 501 vs. 1942 Renault Juva
To start off, 1954 BMW 501 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 501 weights approximately 469 kg more than 1942 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:
| 1954 BMW 501 | 1942 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 501 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
