1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Toyota Soarer is newer by 3 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Soarer. (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Rally Raid | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
