1986 BMW M6 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M6 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
