1987 Nissan Vanette vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette is newer by 28 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) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Renault Fregate should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Renault Fregate.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Vanette | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Vanette | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2810 mm |
