1951 Renault Fregate vs. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 40 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 495 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Renault Fregate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1991 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Renault Fregate | 1991 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Fregate | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
