1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 9 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 244 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Citroen | MCC |
| Model | Rally Raid | Smart |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
