1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 422 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1997 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
