1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 17 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 62 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 3 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2639 mm |
