1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Citroen C4
To start off, 2009 Citroen C4 is newer by 19 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 185 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 210 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Rally Raid | C4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
