1988 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Renault Juva

To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1988 BMW 520 1960 Renault Juva
Make BMW Renault
Model 520 Juva
Year Released 1988 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1989 cc 845 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 3610 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 38 L


 

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