1980 BMW M5 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 646 kg more than 1955 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:
1980 BMW M5 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M5 | Juva |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |