1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1991 Citroen Rally Raid and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (231 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1991 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rally Raid | 300 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3150 mm |