1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 9 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
Model | Rally Raid | Firebird |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |