1986 Renault 21 vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Renault 21 and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 143 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 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 21 | 1986 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 21 | XT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
