1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, both 1959 Bristol 406 and 1959 Renault Fregate were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 44 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406.
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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Bristol | Renault |
Model | 406 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |