1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 914 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
