1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1972 Austin 2200 is newer by 21 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 2,227 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Austin 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 114 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200.
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, 1972 Austin 2200 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Austin 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | 2200 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
