1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (242 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rally Raid | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
