1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 1995 Citroen Xantia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid 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 187 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 218 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
