1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 9 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 13 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 705 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 750 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 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 | 590 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
