1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 1997 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid 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 185 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (112 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 Hyundai 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Rally Raid | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
