1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Renault 14
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 14 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 239 more horse power than 1981 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 585 kg more than 1981 Renault 14. 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 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Renault 14 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | 14 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1218 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
