1986 Renault 21 2.1 D vs. 1986 Renault 21 GTD
To start off, both 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D and 1986 Renault 21 GTD were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D and 1986 Renault 21 GTD are equipped with a 2,068 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21 GTD. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21 GTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 Renault 21 GTD. 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 2.1 D (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21 GTD. (126 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21 GTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 21 2.1 D | 1986 Renault 21 GTD | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 21 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
