1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 1996 Renault Megane is newer by 2 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 148 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 232 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Rally Raid | Megane |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
