2004 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 53 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 530 weights approximately 465 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, 2004 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate. 2004 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1951 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 530 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | Fregate |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |