1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 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. Both 1995 Citroen Rally Raid and 2006 Land Rover Defender are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
| Model | Rally Raid | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2800 mm |
