1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
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 Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 209 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
