1986 Renault 21 vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 400 weights approximately 165 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, 1995 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 21 | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | 21 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1719 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
