1988 Renault 21 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 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. At 2,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1060 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 21 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |