1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 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 Length | 4710 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
