1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rally Raid | 500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |
