2001 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 495 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 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 945 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 |
