1979 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 20 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lamborghini Urraco | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Lamborghini | Renault |
Model | Urraco | Fregate |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |