1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 10 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 266 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Dino | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
