1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1990 BMW Z1 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Fregate weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1.
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 Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z1 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |
