1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 18 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), 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1073 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | Rally Raid | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2746 mm |
