1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1943 Renault Juva
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 23 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1943 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1943 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1943 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 1602 | Juva |
Year Released | 1966 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |