1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 10 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 597 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |
