1961 BMW 502 vs. 1943 Renault Juva
To start off, 1961 BMW 502 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1943 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1943 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 502 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1943 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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1961 BMW 502 | 1943 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 502 | Juva |
Year Released | 1961 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |