1957 Renault Fregate vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Fregate weights approximately 382 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Fregate | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Fregate | Corona |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
