1959 Renault Fregate vs. 1990 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1990 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 31 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, 1959 Renault Fregate (76 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Skoda Rapid R.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 1990 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Fregate | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 47 L |
