1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 495 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
