2007 BMW M3 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 360 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
