2004 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 49 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 760 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1955 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1955 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 525 | Juva |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |