1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Golf 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 136 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (161 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 373 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Golf. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Rally Raid | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |