1951 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1988 Renault 21 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick 40 (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1988 Renault 21 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | 40 | 21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2820 mm |