1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 348 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Rally Raid | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2920 mm |
