1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 16 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 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1022 kg more than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Rally Raid | Ram |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3580 mm |
