1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 1997 Kia Capital is newer by 3 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 182 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 127 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Rally Raid | Capital |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
