2000 Lada Samara vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 2000 Lada Samara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault 21 would be higher. At 2,067 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (90 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara. (76 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara. 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, 1986 Renault 21 (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Samara | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Lada | Renault |
| Model | Samara | 21 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
