1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Rally Raid 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 123 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |
