1959 Renault Fregate vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, 1995 Saturn SL is newer by 36 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, 1995 Saturn SL (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL.
Because 1959 Renault Fregate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Fregate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Saturn SL (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Fregate | SL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
