1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
