1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1957 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 19 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1957 Renault Fregate. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 446 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.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1957 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 400 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |