1957 BMW 600 vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 900 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 600 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 3000 mm |
