1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 73 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Citroen | Subaru |
| Model | Rally Raid | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
