1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1952 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate.
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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XK | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
