1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 4 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (280 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 182 kg more than 1998 Mazda RX-7. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda RX-7. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
