1990 Renault 21 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 19 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault 21 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 21 | Polo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1720 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
