1959 Renault Fregate vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Fregate | 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 51 L |
