1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
