1988 Renault 21 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 19 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 21 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 1988 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 21 | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 21 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1423 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 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 | 857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
