1981 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1952 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 955 kg more than 1952 Renault Fregate.
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. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1952 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1952 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Bentley Mulsanne | 1952 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Mulsanne | Fregate |
Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |