2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 57 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 359 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Lumina | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
