1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 28 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Citroen | De Tomaso |
| Model | Rally Raid | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
