1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 14 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 129 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 26 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Citroen | Hyundai |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2728 mm |
