1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2003 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 188 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2003 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
