1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Rally Raid | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
