2004 Porsche GT2 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Renault Fregate.
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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche GT2 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | GT2 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |
