2001 Fiat Duna vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 15 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. 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 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Duna | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Duna | 21 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
