1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 6 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 197 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 11 kg more than 2000 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
