1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1984 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Sprinter 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 203 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1984 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
