1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Mazda Xedos 9
To start off, 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 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 131 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Xedos 9 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
