1986 Plymouth Caravelle vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Plymouth Caravelle 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Plymouth Caravelle (97 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 Renault 21. 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 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (72 Nm). This means 1986 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Plymouth Caravelle | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Caravelle | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
