1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Rally Raid | 930 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
