2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1955 Renault Juva
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1955 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1955 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 417 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 Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Renault Juva. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1955 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z4 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 215 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
