2009 BMW 330 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 58 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 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 Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
