1971 Morris Marina vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 338 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Morris Marina | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Morris | Renault |
| Model | Marina | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
