1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 Ford Aspire were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 234 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 520 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. 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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Rally Raid | Aspire |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |