1991 Renault 21 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Renault 21 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1991 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 105 kg more than 1991 Renault 21. 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Renault 21 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
