1990 Renault 21 vs. 1990 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 1990 Renault 21 and 1990 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Renault 21.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Renault 21 (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (193 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 21 | 1990 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
