1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, 2000 Opel Astra is newer by 5 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 106 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (190 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Opel Astra. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Rally Raid | Astra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
