1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 6 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mazda |
| Model | Rally Raid | 6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2789 mm |
