1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid 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 207 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rally Raid | Galant |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
