1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1994 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1994 Citroen Rally Raid and 1994 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 258 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 816 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Alto. 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 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1994 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Rally Raid | Alto |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2180 mm |
