1987 Renault 21 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Renault 21.
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, 2008 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault 21. (130 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault 21 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
