1997 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 9 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 2,999 cc, 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Rally Raid | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
