1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1998 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 3 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 3,352 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (146 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 78 kg more than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Pontiac Firebird. (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Rally Raid | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
