1989 Renault 21 vs. 1989 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1989 Renault 21 and 1989 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1989 Renault 21 and 1989 Volvo 440 are equipped with a 1,721 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 440 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Renault 21. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 21 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Volvo 440.
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 Volvo 440 (175 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 21. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 21 | 1989 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 21 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
