1986 Renault 21 vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo is newer by 18 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 465 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, 2004 Seat Toledo (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 21 | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | 21 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1719 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| 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 | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
