1988 Renault 21 vs. 1993 Volvo 440
To start off, 1993 Volvo 440 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 21 would be higher. Both 1988 Renault 21 and 1993 Volvo 440 are equipped with a 1,721 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 440 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 440 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1988 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, 1993 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 21 | 1993 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 21 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
