1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 100 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 137 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2649 mm |
