1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2001 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 11 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 134 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | Rally Raid | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |