1986 BMW 325 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1949 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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1986 BMW 325 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 325 | Juva |
Year Released | 1986 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |