1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 107 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 257 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
