1990 Renault 21 vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault 21 would be higher. 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 81 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1991 Toyota Carina. 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 1991 Toyota Carina. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Renault 21 | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |