1959 Renault Fregate vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Renault Fregate | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Fregate | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |