1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 21 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 141 more horse power than 2011 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 212 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Forte |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1238 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2649 mm |
