1959 Renault Fregate vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 51 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, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 170 kg more than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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, 2010 Tata Indigo, 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, 1959 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Fregate | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
