1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 4 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 155 more horse power than 1996 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | Spider |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
