Renault 21 (1986 – 1989) vs Acura Legend (1986 – 1991): specs compared
The Renault 21 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 161 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 227 km/h against 217 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,396 kg. At 4,811 mm, the Acura Legend is 168 mm longer than the Renault 21.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1986 – 1989
|
Acura
Legend
1986 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1989 | 1986 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 175 hp | 152 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 270 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 15.6 s | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 227 km/h | 208 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,463 – 4,643 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,707 – 1,715 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,374 – 1,427 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 – 2,809 mm | 2,758 – 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,205 kg | 1,396 – 1,458 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.