1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, 1995 Rover 214 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid 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 194 more horse power than 1995 Rover 214. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 214. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 418 kg more than 1995 Rover 214. 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 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Rally Raid | 214 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
