2006 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 51 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 604 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M3 | Juva |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2360 mm |