1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Vectra 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 240 more horse power than 1988 Opel Vectra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 368 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (104 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Rally Raid | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
