1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 1996 Citroen Rally Raid and 1996 Ferrari 550 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 550. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | Rally Raid | 550 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2460 mm |
