1983 BMW M6 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 32 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW M6 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M6 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1983 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |