1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 634 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 816 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 |
