2005 Hyundai Accent vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent is newer by 54 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, 2005 Hyundai Accent (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
Because 1951 Renault Fregate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Renault Fregate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Hyundai Accent (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Accent | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
