1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2005 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XKR is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 395 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2005 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | Rally Raid | XKR |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
