1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 480 kg more than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
