1994 BMW 840 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1956 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 840 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
