1975 Mazda 929 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929.
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 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 929 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 929 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
