1958 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1958 AC Aceca is newer by 7 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, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 401 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca.
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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Aceca | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | AC | Renault |
Model | Aceca | Fregate |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |