1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 20 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 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 85 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Holden | Renault |
Model | Belmont | Fregate |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4140 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |