1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 5 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 195 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rally Raid | A |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
