1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is newer by 5 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, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 660 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Because 1959 Renault Fregate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Renault Fregate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Mini Cooper | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |
