2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | Alpina | Renault |
Model | B3 | Juva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |