1951 Austin A vs. 1987 Renault 21
To start off, 1987 Renault 21 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 21 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Renault 21 (270 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1987 Renault 21 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A | 21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |