1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1987 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 309. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 309 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 166 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 309. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 520 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 309. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 309. (161 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1987 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
| Model | Rally Raid | 309 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
