According to the plate, it’s a 1990 model registered in Aug ’91; the other piece of information the plate gives is that it’s got a 2.1-litre Renault turbo diesel four under the hood. Seriously, even if the AMC-Renault connection explains the engine choice, it blows my mind that a Jeep is run by something that’s jacked from a Renault Fuego. The eight-valve engine belongs to the Douvrin engine family, and produces 88 horsepower. It’s claimed to be a reliable engine, but I can’t help but take that with a pinch of salt. 
The Comanche is also a 4×4 version, instead of a bog-standard RWD model. While I would prefer it to have a 4.0-litre six under the hood, it probably is a testament to the owner that he’s kept the 2.1 turbo diesel running all these years. Perhaps somebody more Comancheledgeable can detail the Pioneer trim’s specifications for me?
By Antti Kautonen
The resident Finn of Hooniverse. Owns old Peugeots and whatnot, writes long thinkpieces on unloved cars. These two facts might be related.
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