1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Renault Juva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 1600 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
