1984 Bitter SC vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Bitter SC | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Bitter | Renault |
Model | SC | Fregate |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |