2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 389 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 Jaguar XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJ8 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
