2003 Fiat Albea vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 2003 Fiat Albea is newer by 17 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, 2003 Fiat Albea (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Albea should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Albea weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Albea | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Albea | 21 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
