1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
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 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 181 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
