1957 Renault Fregate vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 55 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Fregate weights approximately 34 kg more than 2012 Ascari KZ1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Renault Fregate | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Renault | Ascari |
| Model | Fregate | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2636 mm |
