1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1994 Citroen AX
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen AX 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 248 more horse power than 1994 Citroen AX. (48 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 782 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX. 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 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen AX. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1994 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Rally Raid | AX |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |
