1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 13 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 195 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 157 kg more than 2007 Skoda Octavia. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
