2007 BMW 550 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 52 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 780 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 550 | Juva |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2360 mm |