2000 Citroen C3 vs. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 2000 Citroen C3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 198 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C3 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3000 mm |
