1990 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, both 1990 BMW 316 and 1990 Citroen Rally Raid were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 316 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3000 mm |
