1959 BMW 503 vs. 1948 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 11 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), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP) has 115 more horse power than 1948 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 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:
1959 BMW 503 | 1948 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 503 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 24 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |