2007 BMW 120 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 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 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 55 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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate. 2007 BMW 120 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 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 120 | 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 | 154 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 215 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 | 1350 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |