1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Renault 21
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (106 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (159 Nm). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 100 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 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 | 1320 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
