1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 17 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 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2639 mm |
