1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Rover 25
To start off, 2006 Rover 25 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 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 195 more horse power than 2006 Rover 25. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2006 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Rover 25. 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 467 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Rover 25. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Rally Raid | 25 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
