1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2210 mm |
