1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW Z1 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1953 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, 1990 BMW Z1 (230 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z1 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
