1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 112 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Citroen | Suzuki |
| Model | Rally Raid | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |
