1957 BMW 501 vs. 1948 Renault Juva
To start off, 1957 BMW 501 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1948 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1948 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:
1957 BMW 501 | 1948 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 501 | Juva |
Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 24 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |