1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude 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 189 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 477 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
