1951 Renault Fregate vs. 1968 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1968 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Renault Fregate (56 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 869 kg more than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. 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, 1951 Renault Fregate (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Renault Fregate | 1968 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Fregate | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 356 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1970 mm |
