1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 19 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 205 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 485 kg more than 1989 Renault 19. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | 19 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
