1997 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Renault Juva
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 37 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 318 weights approximately 665 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 318 | 1960 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Juva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |
