1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Rally Raid | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2420 mm |
