1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mystique is newer by 10 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 168 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mystique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 208 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mystique. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mystique. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
