1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Rally Raid | 740 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
