1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2001 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2001 Mazda B2500 is newer by 5 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 215 more horse power than 2001 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2001 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2990 mm |
