1959 BMW 600 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 4 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Renault Juva weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 BMW 600.
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, 1955 Renault Juva (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Renault Juva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 600 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2360 mm |