1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1986 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Prairie 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 217 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 477 kg more than 1986 Nissan Prairie. 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 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1986 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
