1959 BMW 700 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,003 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Renault Juva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 700 (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Renault Juva weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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 700 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 700 | Juva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2360 mm |