1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 Toyota Celica 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 124 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Celica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
