1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2010 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2010 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 20 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2010 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 690 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 437 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, 2010 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bugatti Veyron 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 | 2010 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Citroen | Bugatti |
| Model | Rally Raid | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
