1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen Golf 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 223 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 362 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Rally Raid | Golf |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |