1957 Renault Fregate vs. 1985 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1985 Nissan Leopard is newer by 28 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, 1985 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Fregate weights approximately 279 kg more than 1985 Nissan Leopard.
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. 1985 Nissan Leopard 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. 1985 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Fregate | 1985 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Fregate | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
