Mitsubishi Galant (1988 – 1993) vs Renault 21 (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Renault 21 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 162 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 204 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,006 kg against 1,080 kg.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Galant
1988 – 1993
|
Renault
21
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 144 hp | 65 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 170 Nm | 118 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 – 14.5 s | 8.6 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 204 km/h | 160 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km | 5.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,539 mm | 4,529 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,185 kg | 1,006 – 1,338 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.