1986 Renault 21 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1986 Renault 21 and 1986 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 21 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
