1998 BMW 318 vs. 1942 Renault Juva
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1942 Renault Juva. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1942 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1942 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.
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1998 BMW 318 | 1942 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Juva |
Year Released | 1998 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 816 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |