1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord 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 176 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 297 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord. 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 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Accord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
