1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid 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 154 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | Rally Raid | 850 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |