1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 365 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Rally Raid | 335 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2761 mm |
