1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1993 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1993 Citroen Rally Raid and 1993 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 222 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 323. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 525 kg more than 1993 Mazda 323. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1993 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 323 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
