1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, both 1991 Citroen Rally Raid and 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1991 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rally Raid | 400 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3050 mm |
