1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1961 Fiat 2300 is newer by 2 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 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 44 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.
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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 2300 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
