1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 440 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1959 Renault Fregate has manual transmission. 1959 Renault Fregate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJS | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
