1994 BMW 854 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 45 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP) has 299 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 1070 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. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1949 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1949 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 854 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 24 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
