1955 Renault Juva vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 740 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, 2001 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva. 2001 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Renault Juva | 2001 BMW 325 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Juva | 325 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2730 mm |