1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 6 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 208 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 610 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Charade. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rally Raid | Charade |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2400 mm |
