2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 53 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW Z4 weights approximately 450 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW Z4 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z4 | Juva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
