1992 Peugeot 205 vs. 1992 Renault 21
To start off, both 1992 Peugeot 205 and 1992 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 205. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 21 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 205. 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, 1992 Renault 21 (129 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 205. (115 Nm). This means 1992 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Peugeot 205 | 1992 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 205 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
