1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1957 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 516 kg more than 1957 Renault Fregate. 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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1957 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
