1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 798 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
