Renault 21 (1987 – 1989) vs Nissan Bluebird Traveller (1986 – 1990): specs compared
The Renault 21 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 105 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.5 s against 11.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 193 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,015 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,643 mm, the Renault 21 is 203 mm longer than the Nissan Bluebird Traveller.
| Specification |
Renault
21
1987 – 1989
|
Nissan
Bluebird Traveller
1986 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1989 | 1986 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 120 hp | 67 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 181 Nm | 127 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 16.6 s | 11.8 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 193 km/h | 146 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 7.3 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,707 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,809 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,015 – 1,205 kg | 1,190 – 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.