1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon 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 2,499 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 99 more horse power than 2011 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 118 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Citroen | Seat |
| Model | Rally Raid | Leon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
