1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1992 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1992 Citroen Rally Raid and 1992 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 194 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 480. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 412 kg more than 1992 Volvo 480. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1992 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | Rally Raid | 480 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
