2007 Alpina B7 vs. 1953 Renault Juva
To start off, 2007 Alpina B7 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Renault Juva would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1953 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1953 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, 2007 Alpina B7 (700 Nm) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Renault Juva. (45 Nm). This means 2007 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Renault Juva. 2007 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1953 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1953 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B7 | 1953 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B7 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
