1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulia | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |
