1959 Renault Fregate vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 52 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1959 Renault Fregate. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Fregate | 335 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |
