1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 22 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1990 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 479 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, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | Rally Raid | Charger |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
