1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 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, 1959 Renault Fregate (76 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 398 kg more than 1971 Fiat 124. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Renault Fregate (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 124 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
