1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 205 is newer by 2 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 195 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 660 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 205. 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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Rally Raid | 205 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2430 mm |
