1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1959 Austin A 99 is newer by 8 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 235 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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 99 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 99 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |