1979 Austin Marina vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 28 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, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin 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 415 kg more than 1979 Austin 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, 1951 Renault Fregate (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Marina | Fregate |
Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |