1961 BMW 501 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1961 BMW 501 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1956 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:
1961 BMW 501 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 501 | Juva |
Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |