1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra 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 174 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (162 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Citroen | Opel |
| Model | Rally Raid | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
