1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 177 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 152 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1404 mm |
