1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 198 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 184 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
