1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 90 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.
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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 300 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
