1990 Renault 21 vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 17 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 875 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 21 | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
