1959 BMW 507 vs. 1950 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1950 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1950 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1950 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.
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1959 BMW 507 | 1950 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 507 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2360 mm |