2001 BMW M3 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1956 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |
