2007 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 51 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 735 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, 2007 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| 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 | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
