1994 Renault 21 vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2001 Toyota Solara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Solara weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 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, 2001 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault 21 | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 21 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1719 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
