1990 Audi 80 vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, both 1990 Audi 80 and 1990 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault 21 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 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, 1990 Renault 21 (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 80. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 80 | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 80 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
