1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1993 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1993 Citroen Xantia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid 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 238 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 82 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (110 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1993 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
