2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 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. Both 2004 Caterham 7 and 1951 Renault Fregate are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 825 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Caterham | Renault |
| Model | 7 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 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 |
