1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 4 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 5 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 240 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 55 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
