1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri 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 166 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 342 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri. 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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Rally Raid | Capri |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
