1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1961 Fiat 600 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 2,141 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Renault Fregate (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 480 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1959 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 600 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 600 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |