1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 11 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, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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, 1959 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Morgan 4 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Morgan | Renault |
| Model | 4 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
