1990 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 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 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M3 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 38 L |
