1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo 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 212 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 310 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Rally Raid | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
