1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 94 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
