1991 Renault 21 vs. 1991 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1991 Renault 21 and 1991 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Renault 21 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1991 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Barina. (105 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Barina. 1991 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1991 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1991 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault 21 | 1991 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | 21 | Barina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2250 mm |
