1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 14 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 258 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | Rally Raid | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
