2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 52 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 795 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Caterham | Renault |
Model | 7 | Fregate |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2810 mm |