1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 18 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Dino | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
