1986 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Sprint and 1986 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (70 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Sprint. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Chevrolet Sprint (77 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (72 Nm). This means 1986 Chevrolet Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Sprint | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Sprint | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
