1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Rally Raid | XJR |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
