1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 7 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 179 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (140 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2270 mm |
