1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Renault 21
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 21 would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Renault 21. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 760 kg more than 1988 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 21. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | 21 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
