1995 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 17 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Rally Raid | 118 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
