2008 BMW 120 vs. 1954 Renault Juva
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1954 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 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, 2008 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Renault Juva. 2008 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1954 Renault Juva has manual transmission. 1954 Renault Juva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1954 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 120 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
