1980 BMW 316 vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 24 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 316 weights approximately 125 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, 1980 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1956 Renault Juva | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 316 | Juva |
Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |