1999 BMW 323 vs. 1953 Renault Juva

To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 46 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), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 509 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 1999 BMW 323 has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1999 BMW 323 1953 Renault Juva
Make BMW Renault
Model 323 Juva
Year Released 1999 1953
Engine Size 2494 cc 747 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 20 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4100 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 45 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1457 kg 948 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3760 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1410 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2360 mm