1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 197 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
