2000 BMW 330 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 49 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 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, 2000 BMW 330 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 330 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
