1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2002 Skoda Octavia is newer by 7 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 148 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Skoda Octavia. 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Citroen | Skoda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
