1994 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 271 kg more than 1994 Citroen Rally Raid.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1723 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2919 mm |
