1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1997 Citroen Rally Raid and 1997 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 160 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 605. (136 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 10 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 605. 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 605. (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Citroen | Peugeot |
Model | Rally Raid | 605 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |