1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 151 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 252 kg more than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | Rally Raid | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2820 mm |
