1951 Renault Fregate vs. 1977 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1977 Zastava 1500 is newer by 26 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, 1977 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Zastava 1500 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 Zastava 1500.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Zastava 1500. (113 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Zastava 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Renault Fregate | 1977 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Renault | Zastava |
| Model | Fregate | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
