1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 226 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 670 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel. 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
