1996 BMW 745 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 37 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 585 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate. 1996 BMW 745 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. 1996 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 745 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 38 L |