1986 Plymouth Turismo vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Plymouth Turismo 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 Plymouth Turismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Plymouth Turismo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 will offer significantly more control. 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 (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Plymouth Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Plymouth Turismo | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Turismo | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
