1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 20 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 791 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | Rally Raid | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2746 mm |
