1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 9 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 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Monaro | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
