1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Polo 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 237 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Polo. 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 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Polo. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Polo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
