2009 BMW 318 vs. 1949 Renault Juva
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (127 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1949 Renault Juva. (24 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1949 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1949 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.
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2009 BMW 318 | 1949 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 318 | Juva |
Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 24 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |