1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Mazda 121
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 121. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 121 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
