1972 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Renault Juva
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 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:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1959 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 520 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
