2007 BMW 118 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 56 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, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate. 2007 BMW 118 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. 2007 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 118 | Fregate |
Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 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 | 1260 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |