1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 305 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
