1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 306 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 2,499 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 163 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 306. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 182 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 306. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 306. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Rally Raid | 306 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
