1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 515 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Rally Raid | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
