1990 BMW 316 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 230 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 316 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
