1986 Opel Corsa vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Opel Corsa 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 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1986 Opel Corsa. 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 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Corsa. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Corsa | 1986 Renault 21 | |
Make | Opel | Renault |
Model | Corsa | 21 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 993 cc | 1719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |