1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 680 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Vantage | Fregate |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 38 L |