1959 Renault Fregate vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 176 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.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Renault Fregate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Renault Fregate | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Fregate | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2141 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
