1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 16 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 222 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Rally Raid | Indica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
