1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 14 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 193 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Rally Raid | Altea |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
