1993 Donkervoort D8 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1993 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 42 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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (138 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Donkervoort D8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 645 kg more than 1993 Donkervoort D8.
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, 1993 Donkervoort D8 (170 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Donkervoort D8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Donkervoort D8 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Donkervoort | Renault |
Model | D8 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |